These are a few of my favorite apps

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This month’s Writer Wednesday is all about the apps. I have so so many apps, like most peeps, but here are 5 of my faves that I think everyone should have on their phone: Slack – Think group texting on steroids, but obviously you need to have some slack buddies to converse with in order […]

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Think of England

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by Bear’s Den off their debut album Islands. So I was listening to BBC Radio1 when Greg James, superbly awesome DJ extraordinaire plays this song that sounds a little like Snow Patrol and the Lumineers all wrapped into a neat little trio of British musical brilliance. Take a listen…   What do you think?  Please share!! And […]

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Rambling About: Pro cyclist Alison Powers’ historic win

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I am a huge professional cycling fan and watch cycling every chance I can get.  In fact, my latest young adult novel features a cyclist on a junior developmental squad.  But back to the blog… Women’s cycling isn’t featured as much as men’s cycling on television, so I was super excited that TourTracker was broadcasting […]

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céad míle fáilte

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I found this entryway to a historic pub in downtown Savannah, GA. In Irish Gaelic, céad míle fáilte means: a hundred thousand welcomes I can only imagine all the stories behind this door…   […]

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The Fergie Blitz

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Fergie (aka @FergiePaws)  is our almost two-year old Portuguese Water Dog.  She’s a bundle of energy and fun.  Yesterday morning while I was on a conference call she decided to do her morning blitz. Here’s a wonderful example of the Fergie Blitz:   So this is what she’s doing while I’m on my conference call, […]

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11-12-13

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I just think it’s cool how the calendar has lined up these numbers today.    Maybe it’s because I have this thing about numbers and order and symmetry.  Or perhaps it’s a little of my OCD tendencies.  No matter – all day long I’ll be smiling whenever I write or type today’s date. Yes – […]

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T-Minus Two Days

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It’s very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit. ~ Dr. George Sheehan So about six months ago I was talked into doing this half marathon thing.  […]

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A Different Kind of Debut

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Well, it’s offiicial.  This former half-miler who never ran over a six-mile long run in college or an eight-miler post-collegiately is running a half-marathon.  The Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Half to be exact.  Can you believe it?  Neither can I.  Especially given the fact that just over three months ago, I could barely run one-mile […]

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The Last Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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Did you know that October is National Cookie Month?  Neither did I, but being that I L-O-V-E cookies, I will gladly join in the celebration!  I’ll share some of my favorite cookie recipes throughout the month.  And feel free to share some of your favorites with me too!  Just post in the comments and I’ll […]

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October 1st – A Magical Day for Disney World

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It was forty-two years ago today, that Disney World opened its doors to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida.  Entrance into Magic Kingdom.  Believe it or not, I took this photo with my iPhone. I happen to believe that Disney World is one of the most magical places on earth. Honestly – it’s ruined most […]

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